Ugly Sweater Race - 5K and Lil Elf Dash is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Little Rock, AR.
From the Organizer
Dig out that ugly holiday sweater and celebrate the best of the season with a healthy dose of physical fitness! Part of the Run Local Race Series. For more information, visit www.uglysweaterrace.com
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
52°
Typical Low
30°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marche, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
202,739
as of 2023
City Elevation
462 ft
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 7 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 136 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Little Rock than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Ugly Sweater Race - 5K and Lil Elf Dash
Dec 19, 2026